1997 Volkswagen Golf

GTI VR6 Hatchback

2.8L 2792CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

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Clear

GAS

Here is a REALLY hard to find Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6. This car is fast, and it handles like it's on rails. Who's ready for Autocross?I originally purchased this car for some summer time autocross fun. My plans were derailed when my wife stepped in. Oh well, maybe next year! This car is sweet, it is a 5-speed VR6. It is very fast, fast as piss, and it handles like it's on rails. This car is stupid fun to drive. The car runs awesome! The car has many mods for performance, including vented discs all around, coil overs all around, performance hoses, new clutch with titanium flywheel, nice alloys, and much more. This car is very much mechanically sound. I am a VW nut, and I know this is a good one. The only downside to the car is its Ohio body. There is rust on one strut tower (see pic), one spot on the floor under the rear seat, and the hatch is shot. The body has normal wear and tear. The interior is sweet, nice radio, leather, etc. Sunroof isn't working. The linkage is sloppy (like ALL MK3's), reverse and 5th gear can be a challenge if you aren't used to it. The linkage is a piece of cake to replace though. Bottom line, this thing is fun, fast, and affordable. This car has a lot of potential. I welcome anyone to come see the car, and feel free to ask any and all questions! No reserve, good luck!! Any bidders with zero feedback will have their bids cancelled if they have not contacted me prior to bidding. This car is sold as-is with no reserve. A $500 non refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of auction end. On May-31-13 at 12:39:54 PDT, seller added the following information: I have been getting a lot of questions about the car. Please look at pics carefully. Yes, the plastic trim is missing around the steering column, I don't have it. There is minor rust on the exterior, the hatch is rusty, the rest of the car just has very minor rust bubbling here and there. The check engine light is on, it has been on since the exhaust as upgraded. The rear tires are great, front ones are good. The linkage is very sloppy, I would recommend replacing it soon. For example, I let my brother-in-law use the car, he couldn't find 5th gear. This is a very common problem with these cars. It's a peice of plastic where the shifter meets the linkage that needs replaced. The part is about $15 bucks. Thanks for looking, and if you need any additional info, please feel free to ask.